20.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
Griffin
Mericle
Wapakoneta (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 180LBS
S/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Ohio Hitmen 2026
5' 10" • 180LBS
S/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Ohio Hitmen 2026
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
22.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
86
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/23
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
316
Distance (max)
6/21/23
69
Sweet Spot %
6/21/23
7.67
60
6/21/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
2/19/23
1.97 - 2.13
Pop Time
6/21/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.2
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2023 Ohio ACME Showcase
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 Ohio ACME Showcase
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 ACME Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 ACME Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 Ohio ACME Showcase - Quick Hits - Jun 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Ohio ACME Showcase - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
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Griffin Mericle: C, (2026) Delphos St John’s, OH. 5-foot-8, 170-pound. (58.6 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short quick stride. Bat speed is developing, displays a level swing plane and balanced finish. Pull side up the middle approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 72 mph during throw downs. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 72 mph; had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.97-2.13 pop time. Clocked a time of 7.67 in the 60-yard dash.
Griffin Mericle: C, (2026) Delphos St John's, OH. 5-foot-8, 175-pound sturdy build. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide strong stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick efficient, used a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 75 mph; shows next level hands, athletic feet, and a clean natural transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.00-2.09. Calm clean setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action and athletic slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.81.